What is the cheapest way to get from Lanark to West Calder?

The cheapest way to get from Lanark to West Calder is to drive which costs £3 - £6 and takes 21 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Lanark to West Calder?

The fastest way to get from Lanark to West Calder is to taxi which takes 21 min and costs £35 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Lanark and West Calder?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Wellgate and arriving at Union Square. Services depart every four hours, and operate Monday to Saturday. The journey takes approximately 42 min.

Is there a direct train between Lanark and West Calder?

No, there is no direct train from Lanark to West Calder. However, there are services departing from Lanark and arriving at West Calder via Bellshill. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 31m.

How far is it from Lanark to West Calder?

The distance between Lanark and West Calder is 23 miles. The road distance is 15.9 miles.

How do I travel from Lanark to West Calder without a car?

The best way to get from Lanark to West Calder without a car is to bus which takes 42 min and costs .

How long does it take to get from Lanark to West Calder?

The bus from Wellgate to Union Square takes 42 min including transfers and departs every four hours.

Where do I catch the Lanark to West Calder bus from?

Lanark to West Calder bus services, operated by Stuarts Coaches UK, depart from Wellgate station.

Where do I catch the Lanark to West Calder train from?

Lanark to West Calder train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Lanark station.

Train or bus from Lanark to West Calder?

The best way to get from Lanark to West Calder is to bus which takes 42 min and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £16 - £35 and takes 1h 31m.

Where does the Lanark to West Calder bus arrive?

Lanark to West Calder bus services, operated by Stuarts Coaches UK, arrive at Union Square station.

Where does the Lanark to West Calder train arrive?

Lanark to West Calder train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Bellshill station.

Can I drive from Lanark to West Calder?

Yes, the driving distance between Lanark to West Calder is 16 miles. It takes approximately 21 min to drive from Lanark to West Calder.

How do I get a train ticket from Lanark to West Calder?

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Where can I stay near West Calder?

There are 505+ hotels available in West Calder.

Lanark to West Calder - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Lanark to West Calder by bus, train, taxi, or car

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Wellgate to Union Squarebus 34A / ...
42 min
Drive 15.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Lanark to West Caldercar 15.8 mi
21 min
£4–6
Train
1. Take the train from Lanark to Bellshilltrain Lanark - Glasgow Central
2. Take the train from Bellshill to West Caldertrain Glasgow Central - Edinburgh
1h 31m
£16–31
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Lanark to West Caldertaxi 15.8 mi
21 min
£35–45

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Distance: 23 mi
Duration: 42 min

What companies run services between Lanark, Scotland and West Calder, Scotland?

Stuarts Coaches UK operates a bus from Wellgate to Union Square every 4 hours, and the journey takes 42 min. Alternatively, you can take a train from Lanark to West Calder via Bellshill in around 1h 31m.

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